Defense Minister Pledges 200 Armored Vehicles For Ukraine

Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand has announced plans to donate 200 protected vehicles to Ukraine, reports the National Post (Toronto).

The Senator vehicles are being procured under a Can$90 million (US$67 million) contract with Roshel in Mississauga, Ontario, reported the CBC News. Ottawa previously delivered eight Senators to Ukraine.

The vehicles are the second part of Can$500 million (US$373 million) military aid package that was pledged in November. The balance consists of the purchase of a NASAMS air defense system from the U.S. for delivery to Kyiv.